teflcat
15 Feb 2012
teflcat
15 Feb 2012
Travel / Driving in Poland, are there any rules at all? [149]
Me too, but I know that you know what I mean! Especially those old guys in pristine garaged £adas and Polonezes
Be very careful when approaching crossings when the road is icy. Pedestrians who don't drive are unaware of stopping distances, and they often think that you are slowing down to let them cross.
dlaczego?i often drive with a hat on because its cold in my car before heater kicks in!
Me too, but I know that you know what I mean! Especially those old guys in pristine garaged £adas and Polonezes
Don't stop the car before zebra crossing suddenly. 99% pedestrians are used to wait
Be very careful when approaching crossings when the road is icy. Pedestrians who don't drive are unaware of stopping distances, and they often think that you are slowing down to let them cross.
teflcat
15 Feb 2012
Travel / Driving in Poland, are there any rules at all? [149]
Hi Patrick. I guess you are an American journalist who got his licence in the UK.
Don't worry about driving in Poland. Just take it easy and beware of anyone driving while wearing a hat. This may seem strange advice, but bear it in mind and it may save your life.
Hi Patrick. I guess you are an American journalist who got his licence in the UK.
Don't worry about driving in Poland. Just take it easy and beware of anyone driving while wearing a hat. This may seem strange advice, but bear it in mind and it may save your life.
teflcat
15 Feb 2012
Law / Buying a car in Poland for export [48]
I've got one in the yard, and if the OP wants it in a couple of months, he can take it away with my compliments.
1,100zl (i.e. a thousand in cash) for a 1990 with LPG conversion
I've got one in the yard, and if the OP wants it in a couple of months, he can take it away with my compliments.
teflcat
15 Feb 2012
Law / Buying a car in Poland for export [48]
My first car in Poland was a £ada Samara (Sputnik, actually) and it was certainly an adventure. I spent most of my time, not to mention money, at the mechanic's. You name it, it went wrong. The only good thing I can say about it is that it always started, +/- 30 C.
These Finnish guys want to have an adventure
My first car in Poland was a £ada Samara (Sputnik, actually) and it was certainly an adventure. I spent most of my time, not to mention money, at the mechanic's. You name it, it went wrong. The only good thing I can say about it is that it always started, +/- 30 C.
teflcat
14 Feb 2012
Love / More loveless sex of Poles living in the regained lands [73]
I wouldn't know about that. Is it another sex thing?
the adbotion issue
I wouldn't know about that. Is it another sex thing?
teflcat
14 Feb 2012
Love / More loveless sex of Poles living in the regained lands [73]
By you, perhaps. The reality is somewhat different. If Poles were as staunchly Catholic, i.e. obedient, as you assert, there would be half a dozen kids at least in most families.
And Poland is constantly referred to as a staunchly Catholic country innit?.
By you, perhaps. The reality is somewhat different. If Poles were as staunchly Catholic, i.e. obedient, as you assert, there would be half a dozen kids at least in most families.
teflcat
13 Feb 2012
Life / Supermarket culture rules in Poland? [18]
No. I'm now enjoying a chilli-con-carne made with excellent beef from my local butcher. Their busiest days are on Tuesdays and Fridays, when they have fresh meat from their own farm. Their sausages are also great. Occasionally there's mutton. I avoid pork except for the occasional pig-out breakfast rasher.
The best baker's in town opens at 0530 and closes at 2100. It sells a wide range of excellent breads.
As for vegetables, what doesn't come out of the family's ground (I don't think my ma-in-law has ever bought a potato) can be bought from the old ones in the market. For now, of course, the supermarket supplies most of our needs.
Is it like that where you live in Poland?
No. I'm now enjoying a chilli-con-carne made with excellent beef from my local butcher. Their busiest days are on Tuesdays and Fridays, when they have fresh meat from their own farm. Their sausages are also great. Occasionally there's mutton. I avoid pork except for the occasional pig-out breakfast rasher.
The best baker's in town opens at 0530 and closes at 2100. It sells a wide range of excellent breads.
As for vegetables, what doesn't come out of the family's ground (I don't think my ma-in-law has ever bought a potato) can be bought from the old ones in the market. For now, of course, the supermarket supplies most of our needs.
teflcat
12 Feb 2012
History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]
That was very instructive. It showed him up as the elitist thug he was.
That was very instructive. It showed him up as the elitist thug he was.
teflcat
12 Feb 2012
Food / Anybody in Poland actually eats soup-mix soups? [27]
Good grief. What's so terrible about having a packet soup when you're too busy to leave work for lunch. It's better than not having anything, and also better than phoning for a pizza. People don't live on this stuff; it's just a standby for most.
Good grief. What's so terrible about having a packet soup when you're too busy to leave work for lunch. It's better than not having anything, and also better than phoning for a pizza. People don't live on this stuff; it's just a standby for most.
teflcat
11 Feb 2012
Love / More loveless sex of Poles living in the regained lands [73]
And thanks to the OP for the heads up. It could be a boost for the regional tourist industry.
Greeting from Szczecin - one of the most promiscuous region on Poland.
And thanks to the OP for the heads up. It could be a boost for the regional tourist industry.
teflcat
11 Feb 2012
Work / British working in China and moving to work in Poland. Income tax exemption? [3]
There is a Sino-Polish agreement on the avoidance of double income tax, but I can't think why there should be a two-year exemption from tax for individuals. If I were you, I'd ask the company to send you a link to the Polish government website where this is stated in black and white.
There is a Sino-Polish agreement on the avoidance of double income tax, but I can't think why there should be a two-year exemption from tax for individuals. If I were you, I'd ask the company to send you a link to the Polish government website where this is stated in black and white.
teflcat
11 Feb 2012
History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]
Agree with all of that.
That too, but I suspect we'll hear much more from people with Polish ancestors.
Agree with all of that.
Maybe it would be better to listen to a Polish point of view,
That too, but I suspect we'll hear much more from people with Polish ancestors.
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Off-Topic / Book: Gogol's Taras Bulba [37]
The BBC doesn't, nor does the FO. Same thing as Sudan. wgaf anyway?
everyone else still calls it The Ukraine
The BBC doesn't, nor does the FO. Same thing as Sudan. wgaf anyway?
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Law / Born in Nicaragua. Can I and my family (TEFEL) become Polish by ancestry? [12]
Of course it's possible. But not merely because of your ancestors.
I like to know if it is possible to become a Polish Citizen?
Of course it's possible. But not merely because of your ancestors.
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Genealogy / What ethnicity would you say a person would be if someone came from kresy Poland [41]
Busted. Give it up kid, you're beginning to embarass yourself.
Busted. Give it up kid, you're beginning to embarass yourself.
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Work / I Want to offer a Telesales Job to 5 Brit Expats however... [19]
Way too late!
Thanks for the info. Good luck.
Don't open a business !
Way too late!
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the info. Good luck.
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Work / I Want to offer a Telesales Job to 5 Brit Expats however... [19]
I haven't got the heart! Poor sods are only trying to make a living, but they can be so annoying. Part of their training should be to accept "Thank you, I'm not interested" as the end of the conversation. Anyway, I would never buy anything from anybody who hides their number when they call, as they invariably do. What else are they hiding?
the easiest way is to keep them on the phone for hours. No sales = not on target = they get fired. They'll soon learn.
I haven't got the heart! Poor sods are only trying to make a living, but they can be so annoying. Part of their training should be to accept "Thank you, I'm not interested" as the end of the conversation. Anyway, I would never buy anything from anybody who hides their number when they call, as they invariably do. What else are they hiding?
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Work / I Want to offer a Telesales Job to 5 Brit Expats however... [19]
App Man. Could you give me some insider advice please? What's the best way of 1) getting rid of a cold caller, and 2) ensuring they never call back?
App Man. Could you give me some insider advice please? What's the best way of 1) getting rid of a cold caller, and 2) ensuring they never call back?
teflcat
9 Feb 2012
Love / Living with a Polish man, but he has a drinking problem? [60]
Good luck Anita. Don't look back.
Good luck Anita. Don't look back.
teflcat
8 Feb 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Blessing [16]
I persuaded my Best Man to wear his kilt, which went down really well, with people demanding photo's with him, but my sister-in-law (well alight) couldn't resist manually checking whether he was wearing underwear while he had his back turned. He nearly hit the ceiling.
At, what 100PLN/head these days? Not surprised.
I persuaded my Best Man to wear his kilt, which went down really well, with people demanding photo's with him, but my sister-in-law (well alight) couldn't resist manually checking whether he was wearing underwear while he had his back turned. He nearly hit the ceiling.
150+ people
At, what 100PLN/head these days? Not surprised.
teflcat
8 Feb 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Blessing [16]
They get away lightly considering how much vodka they have to give away a bit later in the day. It's just a tradition which is part of the day. There's no intimidation involved.
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the humour in having to give people vodka. It sounds dreadful...
They get away lightly considering how much vodka they have to give away a bit later in the day. It's just a tradition which is part of the day. There's no intimidation involved.
teflcat
8 Feb 2012
Love / Polish Wedding Blessing [16]
Where I live they are more likely to be stopped by young guys who demand vodka before letting them pass. It's known as a gate. It's all done with great good humour and the wedding party usually has the bottle or its money equivalent ready.
Where I live they are more likely to be stopped by young guys who demand vodka before letting them pass. It's known as a gate. It's all done with great good humour and the wedding party usually has the bottle or its money equivalent ready.
teflcat
8 Feb 2012
Love / Living with a Polish man, but he has a drinking problem? [60]
It's not normal Polish behaviour, which makes him a liar as well as a useless bum. Walk away from this one Anita. He won't change.
I can’t have a relationship with some one who’s culture accepts this kind of behaviour as normal
It's not normal Polish behaviour, which makes him a liar as well as a useless bum. Walk away from this one Anita. He won't change.
teflcat
6 Feb 2012
Work / Earn $6800 a month in Warsaw? Job scams in Poland. [11]
Or Pieczurki if you're near Białystok.
Or Pieczurki if you're near Białystok.
teflcat
5 Feb 2012
Travel / Any Halal Restaurants in Krakow? [34]
There is a tiny, mostly immigrant Muslim community in Krakow. The city lacks a mosque so its Muslims gather for Friday prayer in the building of the Studium Jezyka Polskiego of the Politechnika Krakowska University of Technology, 1 Skarzynskiego street, from noon to 2 p.m.
Found this on the web. If you go there, you may well be invited home for a meal. Sounds good to me. Might try it myself.
There is a tiny, mostly immigrant Muslim community in Krakow. The city lacks a mosque so its Muslims gather for Friday prayer in the building of the Studium Jezyka Polskiego of the Politechnika Krakowska University of Technology, 1 Skarzynskiego street, from noon to 2 p.m.
Found this on the web. If you go there, you may well be invited home for a meal. Sounds good to me. Might try it myself.
teflcat
5 Feb 2012
Travel / Any Halal Restaurants in Krakow? [34]
zabihah.com/d/Warsaw+17341+Ahmed-Halal-Meat
Know how to cook? There are also four Warsaw restaurants listed on this site.
zabihah.com/d/Warsaw+17341+Ahmed-Halal-Meat
Know how to cook? There are also four Warsaw restaurants listed on this site.
teflcat
5 Feb 2012
History / Why are Jews pestering Poland for "proper" WW2 monetary restitution/reparations? [750]
I wish a line was drawn under this chuffin' thread.
We need to draw a line somewhere
I wish a line was drawn under this chuffin' thread.
teflcat
30 Jan 2012
News / Icy blast cleans the streets of the homeless in Poland.. [63]
That sounds naive. Do you think a homeless alcoholic, in temperatures of minus 20C thinks about alcohol? They do not. They shiver and suffer until they find somewhere to sleep, or they die. The instinct for life-preservation overrides the craving for booze in these conditions.
Wasn't it Kenneth Clark, the UK Thatcherite ex-minister who referred to the homeless as "Oh, yes, those people one steps over when one leaves the opera"?
As you know, of course not.
Ain't that the fkucin truth?
What you know about natural selection could be written on the back of a postage stamp that already has the Encyclopaedia Britanica on it.
the majority of deaths related to the elements comes from drunks passing out oblivious to conditions.
That sounds naive. Do you think a homeless alcoholic, in temperatures of minus 20C thinks about alcohol? They do not. They shiver and suffer until they find somewhere to sleep, or they die. The instinct for life-preservation overrides the craving for booze in these conditions.
happily trampling over the poor
Wasn't it Kenneth Clark, the UK Thatcherite ex-minister who referred to the homeless as "Oh, yes, those people one steps over when one leaves the opera"?
Is this a tragedy, or nature's way of removing life's failures from the world?
As you know, of course not.
The guy on the street could be a very bright guy, but certain things happened to him. It could happen to any of us
Ain't that the fkucin truth?
It is basically natural selection... as cruel as it sounds, it's simply true...
What you know about natural selection could be written on the back of a postage stamp that already has the Encyclopaedia Britanica on it.
teflcat
30 Jan 2012